ISTA Certification Test Questions

ISTA Certification Test Questions The most basic reason to perform any test in the laboratory is a. to reduce packaging cost. b. to reduce product damage. c. as an evaluation tool to help make a decision. d. to meet the requirements of a contract. e. none of the above. - c. as an evaluation tool to help make a decision. There are four basic types of distribution hazards a. drop, vibration, abrasion, temperature. b. shock, vibration, compression, atmospheric. c. shock, drop, impact, compression. d. repetitive, shock, temperature, humidity. e. bounce, fatigue, puncture, sunlight. - b. shock, vibration, compression, atmospheric. If the real-world hazards are not well known or quantified, then lab tests generally a. consist only of drop testing consist only of drop testing b. add compression testing to the protocols. c. are conducted at relatively high intensities (relatively severe levels). d. cannot be performed. e. are performed twice - c. are conducted at relatively high intensities (relatively severe levels). The three fundamental ISTA test categories are? a. Screening, Simulation, and Replication b. Challenge Testing, Reproduction, and Focused Integrity. c. Performance Testing, Specifications, User-Defined. d. Non-Simulation Integrity Testing, General Simulation, and Focused Simulation. e. none of the above. - d. Non-Simulation Integrity Testing, General Simulation, and Focused Simulation. An excellent example of Non-Simulation Integrity Testing is a. ISTA 1A. b. ISTA 8. c. ASTM D4169. d. NMFTA Item 180. e. ISO 9000 Series. - a. ISTA 1A. Ship tests, the actual shipment of samples through distribution, is recommended by ISTA a. never. b. to replace lab tests whenever possible. c. as an important addition to lab tests. d. whenever lab testing is too expensive. e. if more convenient than lab testing. - c. as an important addition to lab tests. After packaged-product testing is completed, it is a good idea to: a. thoroughly clean the laboratory. b. monitor actual shipments and compare to test results. c. call management with notification of lab availability. d. schedule re-testing in 6 months. e. calibrate the equipment and instrumentation. - b. monitor actual shipments and compare to test results. When performance tests are properly applied, the user may expect benefits including a. reduced damage. b. economically balanced costs. c. customer satisfaction. d. all of the above. e. none of the above. - d. all of the above. The ISTA terminology Procedures and Projects mean the same thing, the terms are used interchangeably. a. True b. False - b. False The proper selection of an ISTA test may depend upon a. packaged-product weight. b. packaged-product dimensions.